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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.13 and 675.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.13 and 675.50 is: 1,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 675.50 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/675.50 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 675.50 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 456,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,300.25/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.40

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